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The Ultimate Guide to Decanting & Aerating Wine

Our Wine Development Manager, Matthieu Longuere MS, created this video in order to demystify wine-tasting with his no-nonsense approach. By following these simple guidelines, you’ll feel confident tasting wines whether it’s in a restaurant or at a wine tasting.

Decanting & Aerating Wine - What's the Difference?

Our Wine Development Manager, Matthieu Longuere MS, created this video in order to demystify wine-tasting with his no-nonsense approach. By following these simple guidelines, you’ll feel confident tasting wines whether it’s in a restaurant or at a wine tasting.

How to Properly Decant & Aerate Your Wine

Our Wine Development Manager, Matthieu Longuere MS, created this video in order to demystify wine-tasting with his no-nonsense approach. By following these simple guidelines, you’ll feel confident tasting wines whether it’s in a restaurant or at a wine tasting.

What are the Benefits of Decanting & Aerating Wine?

Our Wine Development Manager, Matthieu Longuere MS, created this video in order to demystify wine-tasting with his no-nonsense approach. By following these simple guidelines, you’ll feel confident tasting wines whether it’s in a restaurant or at a wine tasting.

Common Mistakes When Decanting & Aerating Wine

  1. Rushing the Process

    Our Wine Development Manager, Matthieu Longuere MS, created this video in order to demystify wine-tasting with his no-nonsense approach. By following these simple guidelines, you’ll feel confident tasting wines whether it’s in a restaurant or at a wine tasting.

  2. Using the Wrong Decanter

    Our Wine Development Manager, Matthieu Longuere MS, created this video in order to demystify wine-tasting with his no-nonsense approach. By following these simple guidelines, you’ll feel confident tasting wines whether it’s in a restaurant or at a wine tasting.

  3. Over-Aerating Delicate Wines

    Our Wine Development Manager, Matthieu Longuere MS, created this video in order to demystify wine-tasting with his no-nonsense approach. By following these simple guidelines, you’ll feel confident tasting wines whether it’s in a restaurant or at a wine tasting.

  4. Not Monitoring Sediment During Pouring

    Our Wine Development Manager, Matthieu Longuere MS, created this video in order to demystify wine-tasting with his no-nonsense approach. By following these simple guidelines, you’ll feel confident tasting wines whether it’s in a restaurant or at a wine tasting.

  5. Decanting Every Wine Without Discretion

    Our Wine Development Manager, Matthieu Longuere MS, created this video in order to demystify wine-tasting with his no-nonsense approach. By following these simple guidelines, you’ll feel confident tasting wines whether it’s in a restaurant or at a wine tasting.

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FAQ - Decanting Wine

Our Wine Development Manager, Matthieu Longuere MS, created this video in order to demystify wine-tasting with his no-nonsense approach. By following these simple guidelines, you’ll feel confident tasting wines whether it’s in a restaurant or at a wine tasting.

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